Which of the following is true about the left and right hemispheres of the brain?
A) The right hemisphere is generally more specialized for visual skills and music processing, while the left hemisphere is more specialized for language and math.
B) Analytical types rely almost exclusively on their right hemispheres.
C) Creative artists are accurately described as being "right brained," because they think mostly with their right hemisphere.
D) There are no significant differences between the two hemispheres.
Answer: A
Rationale: Generally, the right hemisphere is specialized for cognitive tasks that involve visual and spatial skills, recognition of visual stimuli, and musical processing. Generally, the left hemisphere is more specialized for language and math. However, the degree to which people are left or right "brained" is highly exaggerated in popular culture.
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